Many people have this ‘silent’ high cholesterol problem but undertreated
In a new study published in The Lancet, researchers highlighted the late diagnoses and undertreatment of a genetic condition that causes cholesterol levels to...
How doctors can help their patients make heart-healthy lifestyle changes
Lifestyle change is a powerful, proven way for a person to prevent heart disease. But to make healthy changes stick, people often need a...
After 4 strokes, rare disease and brain surgery, woman helps others
When Lisa Deck was chosen as a Go Red for Women national spokeswoman in 2014, she was thrilled to have a larger platform to...
Many people without heart problems have too much fat in their arteries
In a recent study published in the journal Circulation, researchers found more than 40% of adults ages 50 to 64 years in Sweden without known...
Marijuana may double heart attack risk in these people
In a recent study published in Canadian Medical Association Journal, researchers found adults younger than 45 years who reported recently using cannabis were 2...
Torn heart artery put young mom on verge of death
As Jara Herron walked down her hallway to feed her 10-day-old baby, she didn't feel right. She was nauseous. Her chest felt like elephants...
Couple knew they would face heart problems together – but not like this
Kelly DiMaggio was used to being the patient. She was the one born with half a heart. She was the one who went through...
This popular heart failure drug is no better than older ones
In a new study from Washington University in St. Louis, researchers found that a widely used heart failure drug named sacubitril/valsartan is no better...
‘Balance’ is the key for your heart-healthy diet
The latest word on heart-healthy eating is "balance." A new report encourages people to think of broad eating habits instead of narrowly focusing on...
Doctor’s ‘little heart attack’ turned scary – and inspired big changes
For about a year, Michael Feldman occasionally got a burning feeling in his chest. An antacid tablet usually resolved it, so he figured the...